Tools Required

J 24319-B Universal Steering Linkage Puller

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
3. Support the control arm with a suitable jack.
4. Remove the automatic level control air tube from the shock.
5. Remove the lower shock absorber retaining bolts.



6. Remove hex nut.
7. Using J 24319-B separate the adjustment link from the lower control arm.



8. Slowly lower the lower control arm until it bottoms on the support assembly.
9. Using a pry bar, pry under the lower coil spring insulator and remove the coil spring with the insulator.
10. Remove the upper coil spring insulator by pulling downward.

1. Install the upper coil spring insulator to the body.



2. Install the lower coil spring insulator in the control arm.
3. Install the coil spring ensuring the coil spring insulator is seated in the lower control arm.




Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

4. Raise the lower control arm and install the shock absorber retaining bolts in the lower control arm.

Tighten
Tighten the lower shock absorber retaining bolts to 24 N·m (18 lb ft).




5. Install the adjustment link to the control arm.
6. Install the adjustment link retaining nut.

Tighten
Tighten adjustment link retaining nut to 50 N·m (36 lb ft).

7. Connect the automatic level control air tube to the shock absorber.
8. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
9. Lower the vehicle.